William S. "Bill" Bauer, of Birnamwood, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his home. He was 80 years old. He was born on December 24, 1932 in Mattoon, a son of the late Ludwig and Bertha (Suess) Bauer. He married MaryAnn Menting on September 14, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2011.
Mr. Bauer served in the United States Army from March 26, 1952 to March 3, 1954 during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany.
He was employed by Aniwa Hardware Store from 1960 to 1982. He was the co-owner of Bauer Plumbing and Heating and farmed in the town of Aniwa.
Mr. Bauer was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Aniwa for years. He later joined St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church in Phlox and was currently serving as a Trustee. He also served on the Town and Zoning Boards for the town of Aniwa.
He enjoyed spending time in the woods; logging, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid sheepshead card player. He took over the floral decorating for the church alter after the death of his wife.
Survivors include three sons, James Bauer of Aurora, Colo., Charles (Tonya) Bauer of Birnamwood and Michael (Deborah) Bauer of Birnamwood; two daughters, Mary Bauer of Chippewa Falls and Katherine Bauer of St. Louis Park, Minn.; two grandchildren, Royce and Marty Bauer; two step grandchildren, Justin and Katelyn Rasmussen; two brothers, Edwin Bauer of Racine and Ludwig (Christine) Bauer of Antigo; and two sisters, Marcella Baneck of Olive Branch, Miss. and Rose Blyton of Birnamwood.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Bauer 1988; a brother, Vernon Bauer; a sister, Mildred Gilmore; brother in infancy, Peter Bauer; a sister-in-law, Evie Bauer; and three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Baneck, Harvey Blyton and Earl Gilmore.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Aniwa. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 am on Thursday at the church. A parish wake service will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church.
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Most of all I have to say that I am truly grateful for the lifetime of prayers that my God mother and father prayed. I owe the both of them so much for the faithfulness they had to me. I have great memories of the fun adventures on the farm, the tractor rides with Uncle Bill and a great time fishing just a few years ago, man did we clean a lot of fish. Looking forward to seeing the both of you again in that great day to come. Condolences to his children and other family. Tina
Bill and MaryAnn were some of my favorite people over all these years I have known them. Bill had a twinkle in his eye and it always made me smile. He is one of the kindest gentlest men I have ever known. I will miss him. Prayers go to his family from all of us here. Mary Lynne Hull
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Always a pleasure to talk to and work with. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
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